The early 90s was a golden era for iconic albums. From 's to 's Vulgar Display Of Power, the wealth of alt.metal material on display at the time was tremendous.
Although wasn't quite in the same league, it was perhaps one of the last great albums to bookend such a defining period before the tragic death of Kurt Cobain and the inevitable rise of Britpop. For Northern Irish trio , this was the record that proved they really were going somewhere, and saw everyone from to Sting come knocking. And rightly so.
was a record brimming with rowdy singles like the thunderous , the throttling and the hook-laden . The trio's rocked up take on 's could also have easily been a predictable rehash of the cold synth classic. Instead, much like that - same year, it elevated this monumental album's power.
Available as a double on silver and lavender vinyl, this 30th-anniversary edition features a wealth of B-sides and bonus tracks from the studio sessions, including a worthy cover of 's . Freelance journalist for Classic Rock, NME, Sky News, Bandcamp Daily, The Sports Network (TSN), NewsBreak, Uncut Magazine, Festival Flyer, The British Music Digest. Foo Fighters cancel scheduled festival appearance this weekend - replacements announced Duff McKagan releases unexpected cover of David Bowie's "Heroes" Ebony Buckle details brand new album Hearts Get Started.